Anti-regime protesters poured into Tahrir Square by the tens of thousands on Tuesday. The release of Google executive Wael Ghonim after 12 days of detention reignited the passion in the protesters that many Egyptians had felt was ebbing.

Anti-regime protesters continued to occupy Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo on Sunday. A man weeps and mourns as he holds up an Egyptian newspaper with a set of photos of "Martyrs of the January 23rd Revolution." They are photographs of those killed since the protests started 13 days ago.

CAIRO -- Men take time to pray, some in tears, during the standoff in Tahrir Square, where thousands of protesters remained throughout the day and into the night on Saturday. Negotiations for them to leave did not succeed.

Anti-regime protesters continued to occupy Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo on Saturday. Egyptian soldiers were also there in greater numbers and were attempting to negotiate with the protesters for them to allow the square to return to normal. Protesters have pushed farther into the downtown area and fortified barricades to prevent pro-Mubarak supporters from gaining access to the square.

Anti-regime protesters in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo on Saturday. Egyptian soldiers were also there in greater numbers. Tanks were moved into position to prevent clashes between pro-Mubarak supporters and the protesters.

A high-ranking Egyptian military officer, center, talks with protesters in Tahrir Square in Cairo in an effort to get them to back off. At right, a protester yells after the soldiers knocked down several barricades.

Men pray in front of the Egyptian army troops near the Egyptian National Museum in Cairo. The standoff in Tahrir Square continues, with thousands of protesters remaining throughout the day on Saturday. Negotiations for them to leave did not succeed.

Tens of thousands of anti-Mubarak protesters gather in Tahrir Square on Friday in what turned out to be a relatively peaceful day. At noon, they lined up for Friday prayers before continuing to voice their demand for President Hosni Mubarak's ouster.

An anti-Mubarak protester lies down in the streets to prevent an Egyptian tank from entering Liberation Square and knocking one the the barricades set up by the protesters to keep back pro-Mubarak forces. Rocks litter the ground and pro-Mubarak supporters can be seen on the overpass.

An anti-Mubarak protester climbs up a rope to help support other protesters on the overpass. They also hoisted buckets of rocks to the upper level to use in the battle against he rival group pro-Mubarak forces at the edge of Liberation Square.

Fighting and clashes continued for a second day around Tahrir Square Thursday afternoon between Mubarak supporters and detractors. A supply of stones lie atop an Egyptian flag, ready for the clashes that went all day and through the night.

A clash between pro-Mubarak backers, foreground, and anti-Mubarak protesters turned violent on Wednesday when they met at the edge of Tahrir Square. The two groups threw rocks and other items at each other and had to be broken up by security forces.

An ax-wielding Abdel Ibrahim, 24, is among a group of men helping to protect a poor neighborhood. Egyptians across the country are concerned with safety because looters have taken advantage of the security vacuum.

The streets were filled with celebration as civilians rode on tanks and other armored vehicles as word was announced of the changes in the government structure. The Egyptian army was present, but no riot police could be seen.

Protests in Egypt

Anger turns to joy as demonstrators hear that President Hosni Mubarak was resigning after 30 years of strongman rule. Earlier, demonstrations against the government of Mubarak turned violent as Murbarak backers and protesters clashed and Tahrir Square was ordered cleared of the thousands of people that took to the streets. A curfew was in force but largely ignored as protesters set fires and tried to enter government buildings. Opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei was doused by a water cannon, and the U.S. called for a halt to violent measures by the government.

Los Angeles Times photographers are in Cairo covering the unrest, violence and celebrations. Michael Robinson Chavez tells what it was like to cover the bloody clashes between protesters on Feb. 2 and Carolyn Cole reports on the massive rally Feb. 1 in Cairo in this audio slideshow.

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Excellent work Mr. Chavez. During our coverage of the LA riots we were threatened by mobs looting stores and stealing, had a gun pointed at myself and camaraman, quickly diffused a situation which could have resulted in us being beaten. Please protect your safety and that of your colleages and we are all watching. Steve Lentz

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